Belligundi Waterfalls

Overview

Western Ghats are dotted with Pristine streams and Perrineal waterfalls. In the dense forest tucked away are few waterfalls which are difficult to access due to uneven terrain. The rich Sharavathi Valley is home to numerous waterfalls and offer a feast to ardent nature lover. Belligundi known as Kudumari waterfalls is one such waterfalls which offers challenge to any willing to explore it.

The get a very glimpse of waterfalls a and know its magnificience one has trudge through the beaten path. For a ardent trekker to reach the bottom one has cross the interminent streams, wading through grass, shedding blood to hungry leeches, descending and ascending slopes.Walking through the canopy listening to the sounds of chirping birds makes the hike memorable. The sight silver line of roaring waterfalls though the canopy cascading from height of 600 ft brings a pinch of curiosity in a individual.Taking a refreshing bath under the sprinkling water, a natural shower with a vibgyor of colors removes the hardship and rejunevates the body mind and soul..!

Itinerary

Duration : 1 night ; 2 days

Day 00 : Start early 8 :30 pm. Overnight Journey 09 hrs.

Day 01 : Reach Sleepy hamlet Kattinakaru at 5 :00 am. Refresh.

Start at 7:30 am.

Drive and Trek to waterfalls. Walking along stream under canopy in Rainforest. 8hrs.

Return to Base by 6:00 pm. Refresh. Stay in Homestay/Similar.

Day 02 : Breakfast.

Drive to world's famous Jog Falls ( Gersoppa ). Duration 2 hours

Lunch Enroute Bangalore.

Resume Journey at 1:30 pm.

Reach Bangalore by 10:30 pm.

Cost

Cost : ₹ 4,000/- includes 5% GST

Group Size : 11 members

Destination : Bangalore to Bangalore.

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Important Note : Members are requested to mail us ID proof with Photo for permits.

FAQ

Transport

We usually send the exact Pickup location and timings a couple of days before the trek date. The pick location we choose are always a well-known place and has better connectivity with rest of the city. Mostly there will be 1 to 3 pickup location for every trek.

Yes, of course, you can board on the way if we are travelling through your location. You can get in touch with one of our out-door leader for same by sharing contact details. Although, we request you to board from the pickup locations as it would help us to coordinate, and to avoid mis-understanding or time delay.

You can contact to the number shared.. Also, we would be sharing out the contact information on the connecting email. besides, we would also be creating a Whats-app group so that we all can connect and coordinate with everyone on the trip.

Accommodation & Food

We always have separate accommodation for girls and boys. Sometimes, some participants wish to stay with their family or couple, so we request them to check with us before the trip so that we can check for the options to make your stay comfortable.

We believe a hot served meal after the trek is the best way to beat the tiredness and complete an awesome day. So, we always try to cater everything from first morning breakfast to the next morning breakfast but at some places we give the option to the traveler to explore the local cuisines. The trek on which we cater, we try to give local vegetarian meal. Pack lunch is provided if the trek duration is more than 5 hours.

We usually try our best to give an opportunity to the traveler to connect with nature and the locals. We mostly connect with people who can cater to out needs and eke out a living, because of which sometime our homestays are at located are remote location for examples on hills, remote areas. Also, sometime we also opt for camp with tents and sleeping bags etc and sometime in cemented homestays which contains basic comfort for a proper rest.

Travelers and Group size

We believe age does not define a limit of a person. A person can achieve anything at any age if he has a desire. Every trek has its own difficulty level, which you can check out the Itinerary page of the every trek and can decide for yourself. Definitely a basic fitness is always required for any trek you choose, because every trek with Summiters test your ability to push yourself and get high in the mountains.

Registration and Payment

To confirm your participation, you need to click on the blue button “BOOK NOW”, which will take you to the registration page and also guide you to our payment page on which you can make the payment through net banking, credit or debit card. Once you make the payment, you will receive a payment confirmation from us confirmation about your seat on the trip. We would request you to go through the complete itinerary, description, highlights and things you need to carry before making the payment.

you can however mail us details to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or be free to call us on 91 9740360365.

Cancellation Policy

We have tie-ups with third party vendors and the commitment is already made, regarding group size well in advance, the cancellation affect the facilities give to other participants, so, even if we don’t like to put on any policy, we might have to do it for the other participants who are coming for the trek. So, that we could be at least manage to keep the spirits high enough. The cancellation charges are as follows.

If the cancellation is done before 7th day from the trek date then FULL REFUND is applicable after the deduction of the third party vendor transaction charges.

If the cancellation is done before 3rd day from the trek date then HALF REFUND is applicable.

If the cancellation is done before 1 day from the trek date then NO REFUND is applicable.

For cancellation, please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Additional FAQ's

T & C

Terms and Conditions

All about the Elusive star

Here are our conditions:

Summiters will try to keep an optimal group size of 11 to keep the cost to a minimal. The initial fees could be collected assuming a group size of 11. However, in case the group size is smaller , Summiters will inform the participants before departure date, the group size of the program. The participants would be requested to pay "the difference amount" as per the current size of the group.

Booking must be confirmed prior to date of departure by paying the full amount – It takes lot of effort, time and money in planning the trek in remote locations. So please give us enough time to make your journey a lifetime’s journey.

All expenses accruing from change in schedule due to weather conditions or health issues are to be borne by the participants. Summiters will not be responsible for the weather or your personal health issues.

Cancellation policy – We plan everything for you well in advance, so that your trip is hassle-free and as smooth as possible. This means that porter fees, permits, accommodation expenses are all paid in advance. Any cancellation will mean inconvenience and loss to all the people involved in making your journey successful. Therefore, it is only fair to pass on the accrued costs to you. Our policy is:-

Cancellation prior to 7 days from date of departure : Full Refund

Cancellation between 3 days prior to date of departure: 50% Refund

Cancellation between 24 hours prior to date of departure and departure date : No Refund

No Show : No Refund

Cancellation has to be confirmed by sending a mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Trekking Experience to Belligundi Waterfalls By Vishwanath R

Waterfalls have always fascinated me while trekking in wilderness; some remote waterfalls such as Belligundi have challenged me too to explore it. It was when I trekked with friends a couple of years back to unknown waterfalls called Goodana gundi near Sagar taluk in western ghats, the trek guide omprakash escorting us, was murmuring, admired a waterfalls tucked away in sheer wilderness . The sheer admiration captivated and motivated me to visit the waterfalls and was in my bucket list to visit for a long time....